Economic Alternatives

In Remote Alaska, the Promise and Limits of Vertical Farming

A remote Alaska brewpub grows 250 pounds of fresh lettuce a week on its top floor.

Sunnier Days Ahead? Solar Panels Are Now So Cheap It's Upending the Business World | PCMag

African countries could bring online over 17GW of solar power in 2026 alone.

entrepreneurship: Meet Maya Penn, the teenage entrepreneur who turned handmade accessories into a sustainable fashion business, generated tens of thousands of dollars in sales, and donated part of her profits to charity - The Economic Times

She started her eco fashion brand at age 8 and hit $55,000 in sales.

Charlotte to host WTA Finals from 2027

Charlotte wins a three-year deal to host the WTA Finals, women's tennis top event, starting 2027.

As Russia attacks Ukraine’s grid, solar offers a path to resilience

Rooftop solar keeps a Ukrainian door factory running through Russia's winter blackouts.

Money sent home by migrants nearly doubles in a decade

Migrants sent $728.6 billion home in 2025, nearly double what they sent a decade ago.

A spoonful of sugar: how South Africa’s weigh-and-pay shops are tackling ‘poverty tax’ head on

A spoonful of sugar: shops sell food by weight to end the poverty tax in Johannesburg townships.

Mandela University’s Renewable Shift Signals a New Energy Future for South Africa

A South African university plans to power 80% of its campus with clean energy by 2027.

How Bamboo Is Creating New Rural Livelihoods in India - Dainik Jagran English

Bamboo is no longer just a craft material — it's now a growing source of income for Indian farmers

Study: The top mid-sized cities for small business growth include... | Chain Store Age

Orlando is the best mid-sized US city for small business growth, a new Blink study finds.

Africa’s Vaccine Manufacturing: A New Era Of Self-Reliance - African Leadership Magazine

Africa makes only 1% of its vaccines — now a new plant could produce 500 million doses a year.

Can mining gold be sustainable?

Peru's gold miners ditch mercury to make small-scale mining cleaner in the Amazon.

More than 100,000 watch 49ers shock Rams in Melbourne

More than 100,000 fans packed Melbourne for the NFL's very first game in the Asia-Pacific region.

GoGettaz 2026 Crowns Africa’s Top Young Agrifood Entrepreneurs

Sandi AI helps 301,000 African farmers get solar irrigation without bank loans or collateral.

I Moved to Florida With $30K. Now My Company Has 150+ Stores. - Business Insider

He moved to Florida with $30K — now his company runs 150+ stores.

Solar Transformation: Africa’s 17GW Milestone Driving Growth And Opportunity - African Leadership Magazine

Solar power in Africa just hit 17 gigawatts — bringing light, jobs and growth to millions.

The ‘National Park’ That Stretches From Coast to Coast

One backyard now hosts 1,380 moth species and 62 breeding birds.

Chancellor John Healey's Growth Speech 2026 - GOV.UK

The UK now hosts nearly half of Europe's most innovative companies.

Pahari Ethnic Folk Festival promotes indigenous culture, tourism potential in J-K's Ramban

A two-day folk festival in the Kashmir meadow of Sunsari celebrates Pahari culture and 2.17 crore

A company bought 7,500 acres of England for £8.5 million to create ‘Britain’s Yellowstone’; after investors are repaid, it plans to give the land to a community or charity - The Times of India

A company bought 7,500 acres to rewild — then plans to give the land away to a charity or community.